MAC Studio Fix Fluid SPF 15

Today, I decided to do
another product review because I think my readers need to more inform with the
products out there. In my last product review, I talked about the L'Oreal True Match
Foundation. I decided to tackle the most famous foundation at MAC, that
everyone either loves or hates, it is the Studio Fix Fluid. If would like to
found out if I love or hate this foundation, keep reading.

Story Behind Getting MAC Studio Fix Fluid

First off, I LOVE this
foundation for my skin type. A lot of people do not like foundation because it
causes them to breakout. When purchasing this foundation, I did a lot of
research and I was skeptical on purchasing it because everyone I watch on
YouTube either loved it or hated it. I decided I would go get a sample of the
foundation and see if I like the coverage, finish, longevity and most
importantly, if I could be colour matched properly. For the reviews I looked at
and watch, a lot of dark and deeper skin tone women said they were matched to
the wrong colour and that every MAC employee is trying to place black women in
the NW45 shade. After hearing this, I was like “they better not match me to
NW45, because I am darker than that. I went to a MAC counter and I asked I
could be match in this foundation. The MAC employee that help me was very nice
and did not match me incorrectly. She applied NW50 and NW55 at my jawline, then
after applied half of my face with NW50 and the other half of NW55. When I
looked at myself in the mirror, I could not tell the difference between the two
sides. Keep in mind that my skin had not warmed up to the product and my
natural oils did not come through yet. After couple minutes, I looked back in
the mirror and myself and the MAC makeup artist realized the NW55 shade was
darker than my natural skin tone and the NW50 matched much better. So I decided
to get the NW50, knowing with time it will oxidize and match perfectly.

Lowdown of Studio Fix Fluid

MAC Studio Fix Fluid is a
slightly thick foundation, which is packaged in a glass bottle and you can
purchase a pump separately, I wish I did that. The formula of the foundation is
a silicone based with a medium to full buildable coverage. This silicone formula
make it easy to blend and blur out pores. There are 38 shades that MAC offers
for the Studio Fix line. This maybe a good or bad thing, though MAC provides 38
different shades, they are a bit off. Most MAC foundation is categorize in two undertones,
NC (yellow) and NW (pink). Sometimes the undertones does not perfectly match
our skin. The wear is different for many different people, people normal to dry
skin it will wear really well and last all day. Unlike, combination to oily
skin people there will shine and will transfer at some point.

PROS

I personally love this
foundation. It provides a medium to full coverage with a semi-matte finish. I
do not wear this foundation on a day to day basis, I wear this foundation when
I have an event or a long day ahead of me. I love the coverage it provides, for
myself I prefer medium to full coverage so it allows my skin to breathe a bit. Also,
I love that is photographs beautifully. My application with this foundation is
with my ELF Powder Brush or Real Techniques Contour Brush.

MAC Studio Fix Fluid in NW50

CONS

A few problems I have with
this foundation is smell, pump, and longevity. The foundation smells like fishy
paint smell. But when you apply it your face you smell it but in a few minutes
after blending, the smell is gone. Also, it does not come with a pump, you have
to purchase the pump separately for $10. I wish got a pump, because it is the application
a lot cleaner. Also, the other issues is the wear on my skin. Because I have combination
skin, my nose it the oiliness place in my t-zone. So, when I wear this
foundation my cheeks, chin and forehead look perfect, not oils, however my nose
is so oily that the foundation will transfer. This is my only high end
foundation I own and I am looking to purchase a few more. But it cost $32, if
you are someone who does not want to spend that money, I recommend the Revlon
ColorStay.

All in all, I love this
foundation and when it runs out I may or may not repurchase it.

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Hi, my name is Maame. I am 23 yrs old. Sociology Major with an ECE Diploma who lives in Toronto, Canada. I am a Makeup Enthusiast that loves everything makeup and learning new techniques and trying new products. This blog it a little bit of everything, but mainly beauty.